Bernard sees takes a cue from Ramious. He stows his shortsword and pulls out a bow and readies an arrow. Should something step out to attack the image, he will shoot in retaliation.
The cave is very quiet and nobody seems to attack Ramious silent double. Crates and crates of goods - orc definitely is a menace of these lands and raiding regularly. As you move deeper, you see a narrower opening that leads south. Few steps in that direction prove that ends in the room behind the rope bridge, the one you did not investigate and just looked into. In the southeast corner you came across of an old well full of murky water. More passages can be seen in the "well cave" - the one leading east is blocked about 10 feet in by tightly packed crates and sacks of flour. The passage to the south branches in a Y shape.
Leon follows the others, hand on his sword, but staying in rear guard to keep from making too much noise as his companions move on forward. "Seems like we have three paths forward." He would comment. "One of those y-tunnels, or the tunnel back where we entered that cave with all the crates in it."
Ramious shrugs, "The orcs were probably afraid of somethin back here, but sure, ok, let's go left." He starts moving packs of flour and crates to unblock the passage.
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It was not easy but eventually the path - wide enough to let everyone get through - allowed to travel for another 20 feet to the east, where the tunnel ended at an iron gate stuffed with blankets and straw pallets. It did look like Ramious was right and orcs were afraid of something coming from behind those gates.
The iron gate’s lock is rusted shut. Still, it looks as if it can be picked with well applied thieves’ tools or forced open by someone strong enough.
With a loud "thud!" echoed to every corner of the cavern, Ramious slammed into the gates. The ancient lock broke completely and with a no less loud creak the gates opened up.
The cave behind was huge with the ceiling soared thirty feet high in the center of it, and the walls carved with images of dwarves at their forges. Two large stone doors exit to the north and south. Several old skeletons lie scattered near the northern door.
In the center of the floor, a natural rift descends sharply. Dozens of stone steps lead down into darkness. You can hear the distant sound of running water and a curious buzzing coming from far below.
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Ramious turns and heads to the north door....walking confidently, bones crunching underfoot as he approaches. He examines the door for locks, and any signs of stress or anything.
14 Investigation
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He did not made it. Not that he died, no, but before he could reach the door the buzzing grew louder, and then four things resembling insectoid bats emerged from the stairwell and flew toward adventurers.
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If Leon can get all of the creatures in an area that is 15 x 15 directly in front of him, then he will cast thunderwave if he cannot, then he will cast magic missile. Since I accidentally clicked the second slot button, I will cast either of them at 2nd-level.
Here are the rolls for each.
Thunderwave: 7 damage. DC 13 save for half. Fail save and get knocked back.
That was the shortest fight in the group's history - before the flock of this strange creatures made it half way to adventurers, Leon practically disintegrated them with just a couple of spells. Now, unless the was a nest of those things was down the central stairs, the room could be studied in peace and quiet (or accompanied by the crack of bones under Ramious boots).
So, there are two doors - north and south of the stairs.
The door to the north is carved in the image of a glowering dwarf’s face. Hinges are visible. On either side of the door, eight small spouts are carefully worked into the stonework about 10 feet above the floor. There are skeletons near the door with signs of severe scorching. Rusted axe heads lie near the bodies, with no sign of the weapons’ hafts.
The south door is not particularly decorated and has no visible lock on it.
Bernard was about to raise his bow when Leon cast a spell dropping them all. He wavered a moment and then lowered it, astounded before chasing after Ramious. As he got closer he saw the corpses and then lifted a hand to hold him back, "Wait... it must be trapped. So, lets be careful... and hope that something valuable is behind it." With that said he moved forward slowly and will investigate for traps.
Bernard sees takes a cue from Ramious. He stows his shortsword and pulls out a bow and readies an arrow. Should something step out to attack the image, he will shoot in retaliation.
The cave is very quiet and nobody seems to attack Ramious silent double. Crates and crates of goods - orc definitely is a menace of these lands and raiding regularly. As you move deeper, you see a narrower opening that leads south. Few steps in that direction prove that ends in the room behind the rope bridge, the one you did not investigate and just looked into. In the southeast corner you came across of an old well full of murky water. More passages can be seen in the "well cave" - the one leading east is blocked about 10 feet in by tightly packed crates and sacks of flour. The passage to the south branches in a Y shape.
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Leon follows the others, hand on his sword, but staying in rear guard to keep from making too much noise as his companions move on forward. "Seems like we have three paths forward." He would comment. "One of those y-tunnels, or the tunnel back where we entered that cave with all the crates in it."
"Left?" Alyssa blurts. "It's always left..." She quotes her mother as she follows with Leon.
just an unstable unicorn.
Ramious shrugs, "The orcs were probably afraid of somethin back here, but sure, ok, let's go left." He starts moving packs of flour and crates to unblock the passage.
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With bow still in hand, Bernard will command his fey bugs to assist in moving the supplies out of the way. He keeps his eyes open for any threats.
It was not easy but eventually the path - wide enough to let everyone get through - allowed to travel for another 20 feet to the east, where the tunnel ended at an iron gate stuffed with blankets and straw pallets. It did look like Ramious was right and orcs were afraid of something coming from behind those gates.
The iron gate’s lock is rusted shut. Still, it looks as if it can be picked with well applied thieves’ tools or forced open by someone strong enough.
Meili Liang Lvl 5 Monk
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Ramious tries option 2. Brute strength. He looks back to Leon, "Wanna help?"
Strength check : 12. +4 more if I can use athletics.
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With a loud "thud!" echoed to every corner of the cavern, Ramious slammed into the gates. The ancient lock broke completely and with a no less loud creak the gates opened up.
The cave behind was huge with the ceiling soared thirty feet high in the center of it, and the walls carved with images of dwarves at their forges. Two large stone doors exit to the north and south. Several old skeletons lie scattered near the northern door.
In the center of the floor, a natural rift descends sharply. Dozens of stone steps lead down into darkness. You can hear the distant sound of running water and a curious buzzing coming from far below.
Meili Liang Lvl 5 Monk
Dice
Ramious turns and heads to the north door....walking confidently, bones crunching underfoot as he approaches. He examines the door for locks, and any signs of stress or anything.
14 Investigation
What's the difference between a Wizard and a Sorcerer?
Class.
He did not made it. Not that he died, no, but before he could reach the door the buzzing grew louder, and then four things resembling insectoid bats emerged from the stairwell and flew toward adventurers.
"Bats" initiative: 17
Roll and make you move if you beat it.
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Leon Initiative: 22
If Leon can get all of the creatures in an area that is 15 x 15 directly in front of him, then he will cast thunderwave if he cannot, then he will cast magic missile. Since I accidentally clicked the second slot button, I will cast either of them at 2nd-level.
Here are the rolls for each.
Thunderwave: 7 damage. DC 13 save for half. Fail save and get knocked back.
Magic Missiles: 13 force damage.
That was the shortest fight in the group's history - before the flock of this strange creatures made it half way to adventurers, Leon practically disintegrated them with just a couple of spells. Now, unless the was a nest of those things was down the central stairs, the room could be studied in peace and quiet (or accompanied by the crack of bones under Ramious boots).
So, there are two doors - north and south of the stairs.
The door to the north is carved in the image of a glowering dwarf’s face. Hinges are visible. On either side of the door, eight small spouts are carefully worked into the stonework about 10 feet above the floor. There are skeletons near the door with signs of severe scorching. Rusted axe heads lie near the bodies, with no sign of the weapons’ hafts.
The south door is not particularly decorated and has no visible lock on it.
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Dice
Wait, wait!!! I wanna go!! 4
lol. Ramious continues on his way to the north doors.
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As the creatures are blown out of the way, Leon nods to himself and glances to the others. "Shall we continue?"
Bernard was about to raise his bow when Leon cast a spell dropping them all. He wavered a moment and then lowered it, astounded before chasing after Ramious. As he got closer he saw the corpses and then lifted a hand to hold him back, "Wait... it must be trapped. So, lets be careful... and hope that something valuable is behind it." With that said he moved forward slowly and will investigate for traps.
investigation 11
Ramious helps him look. (Advantage, roll again)
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Class.
Make it Perception, while you are on it :)
Meili Liang Lvl 5 Monk
Dice
Perception 22